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Tom Carroll commented on the post, Using Censored Data in Transactional Processes 5 years, 11 months ago
Excellent application of life data analysis. Thank you!
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Carroll replied to the topic Does anyone know of some resources reporting measurable success of DFSS or similar methodology? in the forum General 11 years, 9 months ago
There are certainly articles to be found, most of which are of the academic or sales type. That’s nice, but skeptics aren’t easily sold on the concepts. Many feel that DFSS and related methods are nothing more than extra work. However in error those opinions might be, you are left to debate the merits without the benefit of tangible…[Read more]
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Carroll replied to the topic Simulation – Beta and Beta PERT Distribution in the forum Methodology 11 years, 9 months ago
The PERT distribution is an “expert opinion” distribution that is similar to a triangular one, except that it has a smooth curve. It is useful for estimating schedule risk. There are uses for the general Beta distribution, but in my experience, and in talking with other experts, they are mostly of theoretical interest and have little industrial…[Read more]